2004 March 27: Musicology Era

The Sneak Peek EP was released on 24 August 2005 as the first and only single from How Late Do U Have 2BB4UR Absent?, the studio album by George Clinton and the P‑Funk All‑Stars. Issued two weeks ahead of the album, the EP appeared exclusively as a digital release through iTunes and was credited solely to George Clinton. The EP contained three tracks taken directly from the album, including Paradigm, a collaboration co‑written and co‑produced by , who also contributed vocals

Released as the second single from Musicology, Cinnamon Girl arrived in late 2004 as one of Prince’s most politically charged works of the 2000s. The single was issued in multiple formats across the US, UK, and Europe beginning September 28 (US) and November 8, 2004 (UK/EU).

This European CD single (distributed in the UK and Austria) for “Cinnamon Girl” comes from Prince’s 2004 album Musicology. It includes a brand new studio track and exclusive live video footage of “Dear Mr. Man” from Webster Hall. Artist: Prince Label: Columbia / NPG Date: November 8, 2004 Catalogue: COL 675142 2 Format: CD Single Country: Austria (EU / UK distribution) A-Side: “Cinnamon Girl” B-Side: “Dear Mr. Man (Live at Webster Hall)”, “United States of Division”, “Dear M

This North American enhanced CD single for “Cinnamon Girl” features completely different artwork and tracklisting compared to the European release, focusing on the music video and a behind-the-scenes documentary. Artist: Prince Label: NPG / Columbia Date: September 28, 2004 Catalogue: 707541748124 Format: Enhanced CD Single Country: USA A-Side: “Cinnamon Girl” (3:56) B-Side: “Cinnamon Girl (Video)”, “Cinnamon Girl: XPOSED” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST US

A vibrant 2004 cover story and extensive interview feature in Word magazine titled “Meet the New Prince,” capturing The Artist in a reflective and charismatic phase as he continued to evolve creatively and spiritually in the new millennium. Publication: Word – Music and More Date: Issue 18, August 18, 2004 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover Story + Multi-page Feature Title: Meet the New Prince (“We don’t roll like that no more!”) THE STORY The striking cover shows

Artist: Prince Release Type: Digital Release (Virtual B‑Side) Country: USA Catalogue: NPG Music Club Release Date: July 13 2004 Format: Digital Download (.wma) TRACK INFORMATION Title: Silver Tongue (Demo) Writer(s): Nikka Costa (lyrics), Prince (music) Producer(s): Prince Album Origin: Musicology (related era) Associated Releases: Call My Name • Silver Tongue (2024 Digital Single) • Nikka & Strings, Underneath And In Between RELEASE CONTEXT On July 13 2004, Prince release

A politically charged and patriotic-tinged track released on Independence Day 2004 as the virtual B-side to “Cinnamon Girl”, “United States Of Division” showcased Prince’s continued exploration of American themes during the Musicology era. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Label: NPG Records Format: Digital / CD Single (virtual B-side) Country: USA / International Catalogue: N/A (digital / attached to Cinnamon Girl single) Release Date: July 4, 2004 (USA) Digital release artwo

Publication: The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) Date: Saturday, July 3, 2004 “Essence celebrates concert milestone” Feature marking the 10th anniversary of the Essence Festival, which has grown from a one-time 1995 event into a major annual music and cultural celebration expected to attract over 150,000 fans. Prince opens the festival at the Superdome in New Orleans, describing it as full of “good energy” and saying he tries to attend whenever possible. The multi-day event

Publication: The Birmingham News (Birmingham, Alabama) Date: Friday, July 2, 2004 Section: Entertainment Today / Music “Essence Festival celebrates 10 years” Major feature on the Essence Festival marking its 10th anniversary in 2004. The article highlights the event’s growth into a massive cultural celebration expected to draw over 150,000 fans, with Prince as the opening headliner. Key Content Notable Mentions The festival, produced by Essence magazine, combines music, empow

Publication: The Daily Review (Morgan City, Louisiana) Date: Friday, July 2, 2004 Feature marking the 10th anniversary of the Essence Festival in 2004. The article celebrates the festival’s evolution from a one-time 25th anniversary event in 1995 into a major annual music and cultural pilgrimage expected to draw over 150,000 fans. Key Content Notable Mentions Prince is the opening headliner and expressed his strong affection for the festival, saying he tries to attend wheneve

The opening night of the three-day Essence Music Festival saw Prince deliver a marathon, high-energy performance at the Louisiana Superdome, marking the start of the Musicology Live 2004ever tour with a star-studded set full of hits, covers, and special guests. [Concert Poster / Setlist Image Here] THE SHOW SETLIST HIGHLIGHTS Date: July 2, 2004 Venue: Louisiana Superdome City: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Length: 135 minutes (Prince) + 45 minutes (The NPG support set) Attendan

A glossy property feature in the June 5, 2004 issue of The Daily Telegraph detailing the extravagant Marbella villa that Prince gifted to his former wife Mayte Garcia as a wedding present in 1996, showcasing the couple’s flamboyant taste and the opulent pink-themed “fairytale love palace.”. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: June 5, 2004 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Telegraph Property / Overseas Living (Page 10) Title: “With this pink, fairytale love palace…”

A detailed album review from the June 4, 2004 issue of The Daytona Beach News-Journal praising Prince’s Musicology for its shift toward socially conscious themes while maintaining his signature funk and musicianship, marking a more mature phase in his career. Publication: The Daytona Beach News-Journal Date: June 4, 2004 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 40 Title: “Prince socially conscious, not sleazy in ‘Musicology’” THE STORY Entertainment writer Rick de Yampert

A full-page syndicated feature from the June 4, 2004 issue of The Courier-Journal (Louisville, Kentucky) that celebrates Prince’s role in elevating Minneapolis and the Midwest on the global music map, coinciding with the release of his album Musicology and his 46th birthday. Publication: The Courier-Journal Date: June 4, 2004 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page C4 Title: “Prince put Midwest on music map” THE STORY The article by Mary Pat Hyland traces Prince’s remark

A full-page feature article from the June 1, 2004 issue of the Stevens Point Journal celebrating Prince’s enormous cultural impact on music and his role in putting Minneapolis (and the Midwest) on the global rock ’n’ roll map. Publication: Stevens Point Journal Date: June 1, 2004 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 13 Title: “Prince put the Midwest on the rock ’n’ roll map” THE STORY The article highlights Prince’s unique fusion of rock and funk with erotic, mysterio

ajor feature in Bass Player magazine spotlighting Rhonda Smith, Prince’s longtime bassist since 1997, celebrating her virtuosity, groove, and artistic partnership with Prince. PUBLICATION: Date: June 2004 Country: United States Section / Pages: Cover + Multi-Page Feature (7+ pages) Title: Funk & Finesse / Artistic Aristocrat THE STORY Bass Player magazine dedicated its June 2004 cover to Rhonda Smith, showcasing her dynamic playing style and deep musical connection with Princ

Format: CD Single Label: NPG Records / Columbia Country: Europe Release Date: 3 May 2004 Genre: Funk • Pop • R&B Style: Contemporary Funk • Minneapolis Sound Revival Overview Musicology was the first commercially‑available single released from Prince’s 2004 album of the same name. Issued two weeks after the album’s retail release, it served as the lead European single and the anchor for the album’s promotional campaign. Four weeks before the physical CD appeared, Magnificen

This Australian stickered CD single served as the lead single for Prince’s 2004 comeback album Musicology, marking his return to the commercial charts after several years of independent releases. Artist: Prince Label: NPG / Columbia Date: April 26, 2004 Catalogue: 674923.1 Format: Stickered CD Single (Slim Jewel Case) Country: Australia A-Side: “Musicology” (4:26) B-Side: “On The Couch” (3:33) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Australia Stickered CD Single (67

Prince responds to the new millennium with a funky, James Brown-inspired return-to-form statement and the launch of his major comeback era RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 22, 2004 Catalogue: 6749231 (US CD) Format: CD Single Country: United States (worldwide rollout) A-Side: “Musicology” – 4:26 B-Side: “On The Couch” – 3:33 THE STORY Released as the lead commercial single from the album Musicology, “Musicology” marked Prince’s strong return to major-label distribution via NPG/Col

The Slaughterhouse (subtitled Trax from the NPG Music Club Volume 2) is Prince’s thirtieth studio album / compilation. Released simultaneously with The Chocolate Invasion, it gathers previously unreleased and club-exclusive tracks from 2000–2002. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: March 29, 2004 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 55:02 THE STORY A raw, high-energy collection o

C-Note is Prince’s live album compiling soundcheck recordings from the One Nite Alone... Tour. Released exclusively to NPG Music Club members, it features instrumental and live tracks named after the cities where they were recorded. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: March 29, 2004 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Jazz, Funk, Live Length: 34:03 THE STORY A collection of energe

The Chocolate Invasion (subtitled Trax from the NPG Music Club Volume One) is Prince’s twenty-ninth studio album / compilation. It collects previously unreleased and club-exclusive tracks from 2000–2002, released as a companion piece to The Slaughterhouse. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: March 29, 2004 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length:

Musicology is Prince’s twenty-eighth studio album and his return to a major label (Columbia Records) after years of independent releases. It marked a triumphant commercial comeback and coincided with his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Columbia Records Catalogue: CK 92560 Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: March 27, 2004 (concert giveaway / download) / April 19–20, 2004 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: